Membership

Its historic mission is “to stimulate interest in and appreciation of old and contemporary prints, to augment by purchase and gift the print collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, and to encourage private collection.”

How big is the Print Club of Cleveland?

The club consists of roughly 250 members. Membership is defined as an individual member, a member and spouse or a member and companion.

Why should I join the Print Club?

By joining the Print Club, you can:
LEARN about printmaking and print collecting. Print Club programs include printmaking demonstrations in artists' studios, lectures, and tours of private and corporate collections.

ENJOY special access to the CMA's Curators of Prints and Drawings, and to the museum's outstanding collection of prints.

CONTRIBUTE to educating the public about prints and to building the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

COLLECT each year’s specially commissioned presentation print distributed to active members of the Print Club. Among the over 100 past publication prints, artists include Henri Matisse, Salvatore Dali, Martin Lewis, Reginald Marsh, and Elizabeth Catlett, among others. Visit the Presentation Print page for more info.

TRAVEL with the Print Club throughout the United States and abroad, visiting artist studios, museums, galleries and private collections.

How much does it cost to join?

Dues are $250.00 annually, which includes the cost of the annual presentation print.

How do I join?

The following are requirements for membership in the Print Club:

• An active membership in The Cleveland Museum of Art.
• Sponsorship by a current club member
• Attendance at one Print Club event whether a lecture, talk or attendance at the Fine Print Fair.

If you know a Print Club member, ask them to help you join. If not, don’t worry. Contact us at printclub@clevelandart.org or call 216-707-6862 and we’ll be happy to help.